“Oil money”
/ɔɪl ˈmʌni/
noun · soccer
Definition
Refers to huge, often limitless financial power from oil-rich owners or states injected into soccer clubs, allowing them to outspend rivals, poach top players, and bend the market to their will.
Origin
Became common in the 2000s after clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City and PSG were purchased by Russian oligarchs, wealthy Arab Sheikhs and state-owned public investment funds. Recently, PL Newcastle United's Saudi-backed takeover has continued the trend.
Used in a sentence
"Who needs scout networks when you've got oil money?"
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